Hms An 2 Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms an 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.185 N,5 1.246 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.136417
  • Longitude: -5.020767
Wreck Depth 7.9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS AN 2
Type factory ship
Flag GB
Length 33.2 m
Width 6.7 m
Tonnage 253
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 9, 1999

Surveying Details

H01004/40 26.2.41 H01004/40 26.2.41 POSN 500758N, 050046W [OGB], 162DEGS, 0.48M FROM ST ANTHONY HD LT. (FOIC FALMOUTH). - NM 455/41. H01004/40 1.5.50 H01004/40 1.5.50 WK DISPERSED TO SEABED. SURVEY REQUESTED. (C-IN-C NORE, 28.4.50). NCA. H01004/40 19.7.51 H01004/40 19.7.51 POSN 500800N, 050042W [OGB]. SURROUNDING AREA SWEPT BY 2 BOAT DRIFT SWEEP. NO TRACE OF WK OR WKGE IN GEN DEPTH 43FT. (HMS SCOTT, 16.7.51). NCA. H01027/40 1.11.51 H01027/40 1.11.51 POSN ACCEPTED AS 500758N, 050046W [OGB]. AREA SWEPT AND FOUND CLEAR 1951. (LTR TO FALMOUTH HBR COMMISSIONERS, 1.11.51). NCA. H01027/40 26.2.52 H01027/40 26.2.52 OB, LEAST DEPTH 4FMS 2FT [7.9MTRS] IN 500809N, 050111W [OGB]. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 1940/52. H01027/40 18.11.52 H01027/40 18.11.52 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 2325/52. 19.2.13 19.2.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS, FOR CHANNEL COASTAL OBSERVATORY, HI 1403).

Circumstances of loss

EX-LANZA. BUILT IN 1926 KALDNES, TONBERG. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED 11.1939 AS AN AUXILIARY PATROL VESSEL. MINED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS AN 2 wreck located?

The HMS AN 2 wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.185 N,5 1.246 W.

How deep is the HMS AN 2 and where exactly is it located?

The HMS AN 2 lies at a depth of about 7.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.185 N,5 1.246 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS AN 2?

The seabed around the HMS AN 2 lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS AN 2 sink?

The HMS AN 2 sank on Nov 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS AN 2 discovered?

The wreck of the HMS AN 2 was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS AN 2 belong to?

The HMS AN 2 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS AN 2?

The HMS AN 2 had a tonnage of 253 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS AN 2?

The HMS AN 2 is classified as a factory ship.

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